Friday, October12th-- Early Detection and Rapid Response: Protecting the North Fork from invaders
The Red House at Inlet Pond County Park, 65275 Route 48, Greenport, NY 11944
7:30 pm presentation and announcements; Doors open at 7 pm for coffee and conversationOnce an invasive plant or animal species has established itself, early detection and eradication is the most effective way to reduce this ever-present threat to our native plants and ecosystems. This presentation will explain how Audubon members or anyone can be an effective and important part of the effort coordinated by the Long Island Invasive Species Management Area (LIISMA).Join us for an evening with botanist Steve Young, the coordinator of LIISMA and the chief botanist of the New York Natural Heritage Program . He has spent 21 years surveying the rare plants of New York State and is now focused on the threat of invasive species on the state's coastal islands. For info: northforkaudubon.org or Diana 917-623-5373
